Guide will include recent OHS changes stemming from Bill 160
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour is looking for feedback on its Guide for Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) and Representatives in the Workplace.
A new print edition of the guide, which will include recent changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act contained in Bill 160, is slated to be available in spring 2012.
Bill 160 amends the province’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Some key changes from the bill include the establishment of the Ministry of Labour as the lead for accident prevention, transferring that responsibility from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the appointment of a new chief prevention officer to co-ordinate and align the prevention system. The guide is available online at: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/jhsc/index.php. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of a joint health and safety committees and workplace representatives. It also details the general procedures followed by a committee. The government is updating the guide and looking for feedback on what improvements might help workplaces. It is hoping to hear about what stakeholders think about the guide’s format, examples, wording and templates. To submit feedback about the guide visit: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/feedback/guidefeedback.php.
